British Garden Centres takes on the Entertainer
Britain’s largest toy retailer, The Entertainer, is to trial toy concessions in British Garden Centres’ sites across the country. Read more - members only
British Garden Centres takes on the Entertainer
Britain’s largest toy retailer, The Entertainer, is to trial toy concessions in British Garden Centres’ sites across the country. Read more - members only
Christie & Co finds new owners for Layham Garden Centre
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the successful change of ownership of Layham Garden Centre, located in the village of Staple near Canterbury, Kent. Read more - members only
Pleydell Smithyman celebrates milestone anniversary
Leading specialist design and business consultancy Pleydell Smithyman is proud to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Read more - open to all
Leadership transition at E P Barrus Ltd
E P Barrus Ltd is today announcing changes to its Board, marking a new chapter in the company’s distinguished history. Read more - open to all
Whitehall concludes the sale of Woodborough garden centre
UPDATED From Thursday 21st August the former Whitehall Garden Centre at Woodborough will be opening under the ownership of family business, Ranu Limited. Read more - members only
British Garden Centres turns 35
From a single site in Woodthorpe, Lincolnshire, in 1990 to becoming the UK’s largest family-run garden centre group, British Garden Centres is celebrating a remarkable milestone in 2025 — its 35th anniversary on 25th August. Read more - open to all
Brand new to Bents this Christmas
Tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice and embark on a fantastical light trail at Bents Garden & Home this Christmas. This brand new experience will take visitors on a magical journey... Read more - open to all
Dobbies announce their annual accounts to 23 February 2025
Dobbies Garden Centres Group Limited has filed its historic Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Group and its subsidiaries. Read more - members only
White Logistics nears completion of third warehouse
White Logistics is completing a third warehouse in Pershore, expanding capacity to 23,000 pallet spaces. Read more - members only
Blue Diamond confirms Barton Grange purchase price
In the recent trading statement from Blue Diamond Group Finance Director, Neil McDonald, reveals how much Blue Diamond paid for Barton Grange Garden Centre and Garden Centre Plants. Read more - members only
British Garden Centres appoints Amy Stubbs as Managing Director
British Garden Centres has announced the appointment of Amy Stubbs as Managing Director, working alongside her father, Charles Stubbs, and uncle, Robert. Read more - open to all
Mill Race Garden Centre “sale agreed”
The sale of Mill Race Garden Centre, near Colchester, Essex, has been agreed. The site, which includes the Swallow Aquatics franchise, has been on the market with Christie and Co for a year, at an asking price of £2.5 million. Read more - members only
David Austin proceeds against trademark infringements in US
David Austin® has taken legal action in the US to defend its intellectual property rights following alleged wilful infringements of plant patents and intentional violations of registered trademarks. Read more - members only
June sales fell as temperatures rise
The new and more informative HTA Market Update reveals that sales dropped in June, a slowdown after a strong spring. Consumer confidence is rising, while prices rises are limited. Read more - members only
Sarah Raven buys back SarahRaven.com
The gardening and lifestyle retail brand, Sarah Raven, has been acquired by its original founder and creative director, Sarah Raven. Read more - members only
Dobbies reveals 5th garden centre upgrade
Dobbies Garden Centre in Bury St Edmunds is the 5th store to be refurbished in the group's £4m upgrade programme. Read more - members only
Dobbies unveils fourth refurbished store
Unveiled today, Dobbies Garden Centre in Beaconsfield is the latest store to be refurbished as part of its programme of investment across the store estate. Read more - members only
The Buffalo Co has partnered with DECCO
The Buffalo Co. has partnered exclusively with DECCO, the UK’s largest garden centre wholesaler, to expand its reach in pet and garden retail. Read more - open to all
Caragh Nurseries acquires Earlswood Landscape Centre
County Kildare-based Caragh Nurseries has acquired Earlswood Landscape & Garden Centre in Solihull, marking its first move into the UK market. Read more - members only
Cleeve Nursery and Garden Centre has closed
Cleeve Nursery and Garden Centre in Bristol, formerly owned and run for 35 years by past HTA president Alan Down, has closed permanently. Read more - members only
A more detailed look at the Dobbies accounts
Here is a more detailed look at the 2025 accounts for Dobbies, released last week along with those of the previous year. Read more - members only
Ryde’s Busy Bee Garden Centre to join Blue Diamond
Busy Bee Garden Centre near Ryde, the biggest garden centre in the Isle of Wight, is to join the Blue Diamond Group, in just over 2 weeks’ time, on 1st September. Read more - members only
Cherry Lane buys Bawdeswell Garden Centre
Cherry Lane garden centres have bought family-owned Bawdeswell Garden centre near Dereham, Norfolk, making it the 19th garden centre in the Group. Read more - members only
Garden companies making news around the country
Garden companies making headlines in local news include Squire’s, Bransford Webb celebrating, a new centre for Hillmount and Pillaton looking for new owners. Read more - members only
Double digit growth for Blue Diamond in first half of 2025
Sales lift +18% at Blue Diamond after a great season for plants, gardening and garden furniture due to exceptional weather conditions and strategic management initiatives. Read more - members only
Blue Diamond takes control of Barton Grange
Blue Diamond has today completed the purchase of Barton Grange Garden Centre and Garden Centre Plants nursery. Read more - members only
4 Flower Award for BGC at RHS Wentworth Woodhouse show
British Garden Centres continued its successful event season at the first RHS Wentworth Woodhouse Flower Show, raising awareness of the brand in Yorkshire’s spectacular new horticultural setting. Read more - open to all
Colegrave Seabrook recognises Smart Garden Products with a named fund
The Colegrave Seabrook Foundation has created a Smart Garden Products named fund in recognition of the investments and support already given by SGP in sponsoring and supporting students studying horticulture. Read more - members only
Cotton Traders builds profits in 2024
Cotton Traders, with concessions in 65 garden centres, has maintained steady performance for the fiscal year ending 2024, despite ongoing macroeconomic challenges. Read more - members only
Smart Garden Products starts construction of Helios
On the 25th of June, Smart Garden Products started the construction of a second warehouse in Peterborough to massively increase its capacity. Read more - members only